“What is Ekadashi? Significance, Fasting Rules, and List of Upcoming Ekadashi Dates” 2025
Ekadashi Days and Fasting Methods
In this article, we are going to explain what Ekadashi is, how to observe the fast according to Hindu religion, etc.
What is Ekadashi
First, let’s look at what Ekadashi is, what other days are fasted, and what is special about Ekadashi days.
Ekadashi is an important day according to Hindu religion. It is said to be the day when fasting is observed for Vishnu Bhavan.
Ekadashi is the 11th day after the end of New Moon or full moon, which comes twice in every religion. The Ekadashi that comes after New Moon and comes after the full moon is called Shukla Paksha Ekadashi, and the Ekadashi that comes after the full moon is called Theipirai Ekadashi, i.e. Krishna Paksha Ekadashi. It is believed that devotees of Vishnu who observe the fast on these days can receive the full blessings of the Lord Vishnu Bhagvan.
Among the Ekadashi days, 3 Ekadashis are considered very special.
Vaikunta Ekadashi
The Ekadashi that falls on the waxing moon in the month of Margazhi is called Vaikunta Ekadashi. It is believed that if you fast on this day, you will get a place in Vaikunta.
Kaisika Ekadashi
The Ekadashi that falls on the waxing moon in the month of Karthigai is called Kaisika Ekadashi.
Varuthani Ekadashi
The Ekadashi that falls on the waxing moon in the month of Panduni is called Varuthani Ekadashi.
Ekadashi fasting rules
For devotees of Vishnu, the Ekadashi fast is observed for three days. That is, they only eat food in the afternoon on the first day of Ekadashi. Then the next morning, when they know that there is no food in their stomach, they start the fast, and then the day after Ekadashi, they finish the fast after sunrise and eat food.
Ekadashi vrat method
Devotees observe the fast without water according to their physical strength, such as fasting only with water, fasting only with fruits, fasting only with milk,
Ekadashi fast days:
We have seen earlier that there are two Ekadashi days in religion, but sometimes Ekadashi falls on two days, then you may be wondering how to observe it., The explanation for this is that on the first day, the family members of the New Moon year should observe the Ekadashi fast, and on the second day, Ekadashi days are recommended for ascetics, widows, and those who desire moksha. Especially Vaishnavites
observe the fast on the second day of Ekadashi.
Upcoming Ekadashi dates 2025
January
Shukla Ekadashi
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Start: 07:25 PM, January 24
End: 10:19 PM, January 10
Krishna Ekadashi
Friday, January 25, 2025
Start: 12:22 PM, January 09
End: 08:31 PM, January 25
February
Shukla Ekadashi
Friday, February 08, 2025
Start: 09:16 PM, February 07
End: 08:15 PM, February 08
Krishna Ekadashi
February 24, 2025
Start: 05:05 AM, February 23
End: 01:44 PM, February 24
March
Shukla Ekasasi
Friday, March 08, 2025
Start: 09:16 PM, March 07
End: 08:15 PM, March 08
Krishna Ekadashi
Friday, March 25, 2025
Start: 09:16 AM, March 25
End: 03:45 A M, March 25
April
Shukla Ekadashi
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Start: 08:00 PM, April 07
End: 03:45 AM, April 08
Krishna Ekadashi
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Start: 04:43 AM, April 23
End: 02:32 AM, April 23
May
Shukla Ekadashi
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Start: 10:19 PM, May 07
End: 12:29 AM, May 08
Krishna Ekadashi
May Friday, May 23, 2025
Start: 01:12 AM, May 23
End: 10:29 PM, May 23
June
Shukla Ekasasi
Friday, June 06, 2025
Start: 02:15 AM, June 06
End: 04:47 AM, June 07
Saturday, June 07, 2025
Start: 02:15 AM, June 06
End: 04:47 AM, June 07
Krishna Ekadashi
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Start: 07:18 AM, June 21
End: 04:27 AM, June 22
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Start: 07:18 AM, June 21
End: 04:27 AM, June 22
July
Shukla Ekasasi
Sunday, July 06, 2025
Start: 06:58 PM, July 05
End: 09:14 PM, July 06
Krishna Ekadashi
Monday, July 21, 2025
Start: 12:12 PM, July 20
End: 09:38 PM, July 21
August
Shukla Ekasasi
Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Start: 11:41 AM, August 04
End: 01:12 PM, August 05
Krishna Ekadashi
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Start: 05:22 PM, August 18
End: 03:32 PM, August 19
September
Shukla Ekadashi
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Start: 03:53 PM , September 03
End: 04:21 PM , September 04
Krishna Ekadashi
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Start: 12:21 AM , September 17
End: 11:39 PM , September 17
October
Shukla Ekadashi
Friday, October 03, 2025
Start: 07:10 PM , October 02
End: 06:32 PM , October 03
Krishna Ekadashi
Friday, October 17, 2025
Start: 10:35 AM , October 16
End: 11:12 AM , October 17
November
Shukla Ekasasi
Saturday, November 01, 2025
Start: 09:11 AM , November 01
End: 07:31 AM , November 02
Sunday, November 02, 2025
Start: 09:11 AM , November 01
End: 07:31 AM , November 02
Krishna Ekadashi
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Start: 12:49 AM , November 15
End: 02:37 AM , November 16
December
Shukla Ekasasi
Monday, December 01, 2025
Start: 09:29 PM , November 30
End: 07:01 PM , December 01
Monday, December 15, 2025
Start: 06:49 PM , December 14
End: 09:19 PM , December 15
Krishna Ekadashi
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Start: 07:50 AM , December 30
End: 05:00 AM , December 31
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Start: 07:50 AM , December 30
End: 05:00 AM , December 31
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